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PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) – PG&E (1971) Format: 12" Vinyl LP • Condition: VG+ / VG - Vinyl: Strong VG+ with deep gloss, clean Columbia red/yellow ring labels, and faint superficial sleeve wisps that do not affect play. - Sleeve: Solid VG jacket with noticeable front ring wear and edge/shelf rubbing consistent with age, but sturdy with intact seams and legible spine. • Pressing Details: - Label: Columbia Records (Original Red Label with Gold "Columbia" Ring Logo) - Catalog #: C 30362 (Matrix: AL 30362 / BL 30362) - Year / Country: 1971 / US Original Pressing - Lineup / Guests: Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Charlie Allen, with Ken Utterback (lead guitar), Joe Lala (congas/percussion - Manassas/CSNY), Jerry Aiello (organ), and backing vocals by celebrated soul trio The Blackberries (Clydie King, Venetta Fields, Sherlie Matthews). - Production: Features production by Delaney Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie) on "One More River to Cross" & "The Time Has Come", with horn arrangements by George Tipton (Harry Nilsson). • Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Rock and Roller's Lament (3:15) 2. Recall (3:31) 3. One More River to Cross (2:42) 4. Death Row #172 (5:33) 5. Short Dogs and Englishmen (6:30) Side 2: 1. See the Monkey Run (2:34) 2. The Time Has Come (To Make Your Peace) (3:14) 3. Thank God for You Baby (6:54) 4. When the Sun Shines (4:10) • Recent eBay Sold Comps: - $8.00 – $18.00 (Recent verified sales for original 1971 US Columbia pressings) • Notes & Keywords: - Following the massive 1970 crossover success of "Are You Ready?", Pacific Gas and Electric shortened their name to PG&E under pressure from the Northern California utility company. This 1971 self-titled release is an explosive blend of heavy psych-blues, horn-driven funk, and southern soul-rock anchored by Charlie Allen's gritty lead vocals and fiery guitar riffs. - Keywords: PGE, Pacific Gas and Electric, Charlie Allen, Columbia Records, C 30362, Blues Rock, Soul Rock, Funk Rock, Swamp Rock, Delaney Bramlett, The Blackberries, Joe Lala, 1970s Rock, Vinyl LP. -------------------------------------------------- 🚚 Fast 1-day shipping in sturdy record mailers. 📦 Orders bundle automatically to save on shipping! 🏷️ Feel free to use the offer feature to receive a discount on any record in the store.